Magnox Waste Programmes (Hinkley): Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Apprenticeship (Level 6) Energus on behalf of Magnox Ltd

Magnox is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission - to safely and successfully manage the UK’s civil nuclear legacy on behalf of the nation. The EC&I maintenance engineers play a key role in ensuring that the Control & Instrumentation equipment on the site functions safely.

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £18,644.00

    Salary: 1st Year - £18,644 1st Year after 6 months - £20,385 2nd Year - £24,150 3rd Year - £25,383 4th Year - £27,807

  • Working week

    37 hours per week - Monday to Thursday (07:25-17:00)

    Total hours per week: 37.0

  • Expected duration

    48 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    05 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Degree
    Level 6 (Degree with honours)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000130064

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Hear from the Hiring Manager

"This role will be as part of a multi-discipline engineering team within Waste Projects at Hinkley. The ultimate scope of work includes retrieval of various radioactive intermediate level wastes from storage vessels/tanks and conditioning the waste for final disposal."

Site Information

Hinkley Point A Site is located on the Somerset coast about eight miles from Bridgwater.

It is neighboured by a generating station and a new build site, both owned by EDF.

The site began construction in 1957 and generation began in 1965. It has two Magnox reactors which are being decommissioned following their final shut-down in 2000. It was the first station in the Magnox fleet to generate more than 103TW hours of electricity.

The site is currently being prepared for entry into care and maintenance.

 

Key duties and responsibilities:

  • Assist the Engineering Section Lead to ensure that site plant is maintained and is suitably safe, efficient and reliable.
  • Provide technical support for maintenance activities where required
  • Provide technical support to current and future project design and implementation
  • Provide technical input to ensure that plant performance and details of component defects are considered as part of the overall system or asset management and future investment.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Hinkley Point A site, Bridgwater, TA5 1YA.

Vacancy code: WP- Eng2023 (EC&I)

Applicants must be aged 18 or over by 04.09.23 due to health and safety reasons and duty of care, in line with the working time directive.

EC&I – Nuclear Scientist & Nuclear Engineer (integrated degree) Apprenticeship Standard Reference: ST0289 – Level 6

  • National College for Nuclear, Cannington
  • Length of training – 48 months
  • Training will be delivered via block release

 

Qualification

On completion of the apprenticeship, the nuclear scientist and nuclear engineer will hold a Bachelors (Honours) degree qualification (at level 6), accredited by the constituent bodies of the Engineering or Science Council. The degree will have a minimum of 60 relevant nuclear based credits (1/6 of total credits).

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Assistant Engineer
System/Project Engineer
Operations Engineer
Site Engineer
Section Lead

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working

Qualifications

A Level or equivalent x3 A levels including Maths and a Science subject (Grade A* to C) Essential
BTEC or equivalent a strong mathematical element (Grade Level 3 extended diploma) Desired
Other UCAS Points (Grade 102) Essential

Things to consider

There is a requirement to live within a commutable distance to the sites where the role is based. Due to the remote location of the sites, public transport availability is limited.

About the employer

Magnox is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission - to safely and successfully manage the UK’s civil nuclear legacy on behalf of the nation. To deliver our commitment, we need people like you who want to perform at an industry leading standard and be part of a team that continues to develop, innovate and even exceed our greatest achievements. We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best. We are happy to talk flexible working where possible upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer

Energus on behalf of Magnox Ltd

Address

Hinkley Point A Power Station

TA5 1YA

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Training

Training provider

BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Nuclear scientist and nuclear engineer (integrated degree)

Level 6 (Degree with honours)

Employer's Application Instructions

Application Information To apply for this role, please complete the application form on the Energus website. *Magnox apprenticeship vacancies are advertised by site and discipline, to ensure you are considered for the role which is of most interest to you, please only submit one application. You are able to express interest in other vacancies on your application form* Applications close on Friday 31st March 2023 Assessment centre days will take place throughout April/May/June 2023

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 31 Mar 2023